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Mick Extance off-road school review
By Mark Forsyth on 10/04/2012 12:20:41
Wales, like you've never seen it before
Learning – the very word conjures up images of high viz bibs, life savers and L-plates. That or stiff-backed IAM instruction.But learning needn’t be miserable or humiliating. It can be fun - and funny.And that’s just what the Mick Extance off road school in Powys, Wales capitaliz...
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First Look: 2009 Zero MX off-roader
By Visordown News on 10/06/2009 09:25:53
Think electric bikes are just a fad? Think again, as Zero launches their new competition off-roader
Like 'em or not, battery-powered bikes are here to stayELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE specialists Zero have unveiled the new beefed-up motocross version of their battery-powered bike, in the shape of the Zero MX. Zero claim the MX uses a newly developed
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Riding off-road to help you on-road
By Tom Higham on 22/03/2013 15:03:00
Own an MX bike? Green lane regular? If so, please move on. There's nothing to see here...
IT'S no secret that many top riders ride motocross bikes in the off-season as part of their training regime. Not only does it help keep these athletes fit, it keeps them bike fit too. But how does riding on dirt and through mud improve general road
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King Kenny's ranch goes up for sale
By Visordown News on 22/09/2010 10:54:40
Dirttrack oval, MX track, air-conditioned museum, workshop facilities: is this a motorcyclist's dream home?
training ground for a plethora of racing stars over the years, including Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts Junior and 2010 MotoGP championship leader Jorge Lorenzo.The property's up on the market for a cool $2.8million (£1.8million), which we reckon's a bargain
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Suzuki launch new off-road facility
By Visordown News on 11/01/2008 15:06:52
... boasting 30,000 square foot indoor arena
REIGNING MX1 World Champion manufacturer Suzuki has launched its own off-road centre with indoor and outdoor facilities.The Wheeldon Farm Suzuki Off-Road Centre in Devon is situated between Plymouth and Torbay. The facility's central attraction is a
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Enduro practice track opens in North West
By Visordown News on 19/05/2008 07:46:09
Much-needed venue to include coaching and set up tips from experienced professionals
Masters Motocross series, has a wealth of experience in MX promotion. Having had a very successful opening round to the rideoffroadUK event schedule for 2008 Justin Wilson And Wayne Braybrook soon realised that the Abram Motorpark venue is a real jewel
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The Professionals - Livia Lancelot
By Visordown on 19/10/2010 11:53:59
Livia Lancelot is Kawasaki France’s impossibly cool ladies’ motocross World Champion. She’s Europe’s only professional female MX racer...
’s better like that, and guys are funnier…Yes, we are describe your training regime…If it’s before the season in November, December and January, then it’s all physical training. Gym, flex, cycling, cardio and weights. When I’m training near
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2010 Zero Motorcycles range unveiled
By Visordown News on 04/03/2010 17:28:50
Leading battery-powered bike manufacturer launches impressive 2010 range
ELECTRIC motorbike manufacturer Zero Motorcycles has unveiled the company's 2010 range, complete with striking new colour schemes.The range, which includes the Zero 'S' streetbike, 'DS Dual Sport, 'MX' Motocross and 'X' off-roader, all boast
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Living with a 2003 KTM 450 EXC
By Niall Mackenzie on 12/06/2003 14:52:06
Our Niall gets down and dirty with the KTM 450 EXC
big item that has been missing in my life since I jumped southbound over Hadrian's Wall three years ago to live in Leicestershire is an easily accessible top MX track.Well, my intense praying has finally proved successful as TDB Yamaha British
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The White Helmets motorcycle display team
By John Hogan on 22/10/2010 11:37:08
The White Helmets display team have been entertaining kids at military tattoos for over 90 years. But in this day of psycho freestylers aren’t they just relics, a total anachronism?
regardless of how much pain you might be in.Early days are spent on XR250 Hondas riding around training areas in Dorset. The instructors prefer candidates not to have ridden in the past as the Army thinking is that there’s no room for bad habits and road
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